By whom was Hassan Nasrallah's predecessor assassinated?
Israel Defense Forces
U.S. Navy SEAL
Al-Qaeda
ISIS
Answer
Hassan Nasrallah's predecessor, Sheikh Abbas Mousawi, was assassinated by the Israel Defense Forces in 1992. Mousawi was the leader of Hezbollah's military wing, and his death was a major blow to the organization. Nasrallah, who succeeded Mousawi as leader of Hezbollah, vowed to avenge his death.
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